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IMO it is hard for teams that run the ball as well as Tenn to EVER just lay down... Giving up for the Titans would mean airing it out every play (the Titans only real weakness on O), when teams want the game to be over they just run off-tackle.. This is where the Titans score thier points.  Remember Thanksgiving?!?!  Fisher could have kept feeding the ball to Johnson (who could have destroyed Detroit's D all day), instead he felt the need to spread it out to L. White because he bitches about his touches (or lack thereof).
 
They have the incentive to win this game, as well as the following 2 games. 
 
Can't figure out why some people feel that "The Titans have rolled through the rest of the NFL, it stops here in Texas"...  Kind of like saying, " I haven't won the lottery yet, but this week is going to be different"
 
The Texans are not as good as they've looked over the past few weeks, this Sunday it will be evident.  Slaton will not have the same success as he's had against teams without the stellar run D of the Titans.
 
Titans 38 - Texans 13
 
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Houston Texans +3 Trap game here folks. . . Count it!
 
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Why do you think it's a trap game W8LIFTER? I know the line looks small, but Tennessee cannot afford to lose this game. If they lose this game, then they play Pittsburgh for the #1 seed in the AFC the following week (IF PITTSBURGH BEATS BALTIMORE). If they lose to Houston and Pittsburgh then they are all but assured the #2 seed in the AFC. Week 17 won't matter. The Titans have a tough game against the Colts while Pittsburgh is at home against the Browns. As a Steeler fan I hope the Titans lose this week, I just don't see how that's gonna happen. Just wanted to know if you had any specific reasons as to why you think it's a trap game or is it just a gut feeling? 
 
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Takin Houston at +3, Small play GL.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by stalker:

Why do you think it's a trap game W8LIFTER? I know the line looks small, but Tennessee cannot afford to lose this game. If they lose this game, then they play Pittsburgh for the #1 seed in the AFC the following week (IF PITTSBURGH BEATS BALTIMORE). If they lose to Houston and Pittsburgh then they are all but assured the #2 seed in the AFC. Week 17 won't matter. The Titans have a tough game against the Colts while Pittsburgh is at home against the Browns. As a Steeler fan I hope the Titans lose this week, I just don't see how that's gonna happen. Just wanted to know if you had any specific reasons as to why you think it's a trap game or is it just a gut feeling? 

First off, Houston is playing outstanding right now and being at home too getting 3 with the line already dropping a half point. Secondly, the general rule of thumb is always take the home team getting points. Thirdly, the underdog is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings. Lastly, this is not the last time you will hear this game being referred to as a trap before Sunday noon. 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by gqbossing:

How can TEN not be a touchdown favorite here? I cannot see TEN doing worse than a push on this game, my money will be on a TEN to win

You answered your own question here... Think about it.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by GOTSTAKS:

IMO it is hard for teams that run the ball as well as Tenn to EVER just lay down... Giving up for the Titans would mean airing it out every play (the Titans only real weakness on O), when teams want the game to be over they just run off-tackle.. This is where the Titans score thier points.  Remember Thanksgiving?!?!  Fisher could have kept feeding the ball to Johnson (who could have destroyed Detroit's D all day), instead he felt the need to spread it out to L. White because he bitches about his touches (or lack thereof).
 
They have the incentive to win this game, as well as the following 2 games. 
 
Can't figure out why some people feel that "The Titans have rolled through the rest of the NFL, it stops here in Texas"...  Kind of like saying, " I haven't won the lottery yet, but this week is going to be different"
 
The Texans are not as good as they've looked over the past few weeks, this Sunday it will be evident.  Slaton will not have the same success as he's had against teams without the stellar run D of the Titans.
 
Titans 38 - Texans 13

In case you have not heard Houston has the 3rd ranked offense averaging nearly 400 yards a game. It is called being healthy now... Remember what the Jets did to Tennessee at home??? lol! 

 
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HOUSTON +3 and ML.  BOL to ALL
 
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Please everyone step away from the kool-aid!
 
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Quote Originally Posted by stalker:

Why do you think it's a trap game W8LIFTER? I know the line looks small, but Tennessee cannot afford to lose this game. If they lose this game, then they play Pittsburgh for the #1 seed in the AFC the following week (IF PITTSBURGH BEATS BALTIMORE). If they lose to Houston and Pittsburgh then they are all but assured the #2 seed in the AFC. Week 17 won't matter. The Titans have a tough game against the Colts while Pittsburgh is at home against the Browns. As a Steeler fan I hope the Titans lose this week, I just don't see how that's gonna happen. Just wanted to know if you had any specific reasons as to why you think it's a trap game or is it just a gut feeling? 


They both lose this week
 
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Houston Texans +3 Trap game here folks. . . Count it!
 
Im feeling you on this. Watch out for all these type games. Playoff teams already locked will not be as focused
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I have it 21 to 17 Titans
 
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I think this line is lower than expected because Houston has been playing pretty well recently, and absolutely went OFF against Green Bay.

Coach Kubiak described the team as "on cloud nine right now" . . .

Not a real good place to be with the Titans coming to town.

I agree it smells like a "come on" game from the skeptics perspective, but I still like Tennessee as they've approached every single road game with a nothing but business attitude.  Kerry Collins is seriously, having an MVP type season.

Besides, they're just a hell of alot better.

I'll take the Titans and lay the 3
 
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Good debate on this thread and some very good points...
I know the better team is the Titans, but the better team does not always win in football. This looks like the Superbowl for Houston to me... TAKE THE POINTS

 
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Quote Originally Posted by W8LIFTER:

Houston Texans +3 Trap game here folks. . . Count it!

 

 

With you... Seems silly like The Bama Florida line... Texans  Moneyline at game time....... GL

 
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johnnyjammer wrote:  "the titans couldnt score a single td ..hmmmm...right ...horseshit....and then last week when they were on the cleveland 2 on 4th down they go for it  with a big ass lead....WHY....that prevented the game from going over 37.5...and of course they didnt get in......I wouldnt risk a dime on them ever again"
 
 
i totally agree!!!  Tenn-fisher are retarded... so overrated... how in the world do you not kick the fg last week against the browns  on the 4 yd line on 4th&2??? he thought he could run out the clock with a 1st down, but in reality Tenn-fisher could not = the browns had 2 time outs + the 2 min warning... you really cant run out the clock that easy when the other team has 3 time outs...
 
what a retarded call by jeff fisher... cost me 4G....
 
i see texans getting penetration up front & getting to collins, and also slowing the running game...  tenn is overrated, will be betting against fisher for the next 19 games!!!!!!!
 
4th&s = no fg...lmfao
 
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i meant 4th & 2 = no fg.... or first down (it was loss of 1 actually)
 
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Texans roll. their stupid ass coaching staff needs this win to break even at 7-7 or else they're gona get fired. Houston is going out strong in the first half winning outright then Tenn will get back in the game  but won't win.
 
Tex+2 1st half
Tex+3 game.
 
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Home Dog Here!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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W8LIFTER....I always respect your picks and opinion, but in this one I have to disagree. The point here is to keep it simple. Vegas has maybe set this as a "trap" or maybe they want public all over Tenesse and all of us "sharps" on the other side using general rules such as yours "take the home team and the points." In my opinion it is much better to take the better more proven team on a short line. And as far as I am concerned 7-3 ats last 10 means nothing as this is a new year with new teams. Vegas uses those same stats to try and come up with the lines. It reminds me of everyone taking teams vs. titans because they were "due" to lose. I will take the titans -2.5 for 2 units. I do not think this is a gimmie by any means at all which is the reason for 2 units. I just think in a game like this, short favorite, and one of the best teams in football 11-2 ats I have to take them yet again. Good omen to bet good teams that cover on the regular. It's going to get tough with the regular season winding down, so best of luck to all of you!
 
TITANS -2.5 2 UNITS
 
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Quote Originally Posted by DJNY:

W8LIFTER....I always respect your picks and opinion, but in this one I have to disagree. The point here is to keep it simple. Vegas has maybe set this as a "trap" or maybe they want public all over Tenesse and all of us "sharps" on the other side using general rules such as yours "take the home team and the points." In my opinion it is much better to take the better more proven team on a short line. And as far as I am concerned 7-3 ats last 10 means nothing as this is a new year with new teams. Vegas uses those same stats to try and come up with the lines. It reminds me of everyone taking teams vs. titans because they were "due" to lose. I will take the titans -2.5 for 2 units. I do not think this is a gimmie by any means at all which is the reason for 2 units. I just think in a game like this, short favorite, and one of the best teams in football 11-2 ats I have to take them yet again. Good omen to bet good teams that cover on the regular. It's going to get tough with the regular season winding down, so best of luck to all of you!
 
TITANS -2.5 2 UNITS

you got valid points but i just can't take you seriously with that face on the avatar haha.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by FaganPhil:

Tenn needs a win or Indy loss in order to secure home field advantage throughout.  Houston is the weakest team they have left on their schedule.  Am I sure they want to win and secure that advantage.  That will allow them to "relax" (bad idea in my book) a bit if the choose during the last two weeks. 

I think the Titans have already locked out Indy for the division thus Indy can't get home field...If you need to pay the rent this month bet Houston..They will win this one running away

 
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Quote Originally Posted by hardly covers:

you got valid points but i just can't take you seriously with that face on the avatar haha.

Whaaaaaht? You won't take me seriously?  ....That's my quarterback...sniff sniff sob sob....Hes my quarterback...LOL

LOVE IT! Huge cowboys fan......but.....Won a ton when the steelers came back to win that game....Oops...Best of both worlds right there get to cheer for your team and When they lose!

I knew I would probably hurt my image with that damn avitar but I love it its gotta stay for now....Maybe I can find one of the SWEET SPIKE by Kyle Orton the other night.... Way to go KYLE!

 
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Vanden Bosch has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Houston, the Tennessean reports. "He is out this week," coach Jeff Fisher said Friday. "We expect him to be back at full speed (at some point) later in the season."
 
Wasn't he out when Tennessee got a wake up call against the Jets at home? Yesss!
 
 
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Wasn't he out when Tennessee got a huge wakeup call against the Jets at home??? Yesss!
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